Review by Gavi Elkind Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and the exceptionally talented Tedeschi Trucks Band returned to The Orpheum Theatre in Boston for their annual four-night run last week. Each show […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Smile brings joy to fans at The Vets in Providence
The Smile made their American debut at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The Vets) in Providence Monday, November 14 before a sold-out crowd of over 2000 fans. For those not in […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Stanley Jordan channels Hendrix at the Greenwich Odeum
Guitarist Stanley Jordan and his band brought fire, grace, and top-notch musicianship to the Greenwich Odeum on Friday, November 11. A tribute to Jordan’s idol Jimi Hendrix, the band completely […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: ‘What do you want from life?’ The Tubes at the Greenwich Odeum
One of the most outlandish acts in rock and roll returned to the Greenwich Odeum on Thursday, November 3 for a high-energy near-sell-out show. The Tubes, perhaps best known for […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Levitate Flannel Jam brings good vibes to Marshfield
Levitate Flannel Jam 2022 in Marshfield, MA served up rollicking tunes and low-key, family-friendly fun on Saturday, October 8. Although it rained early in the day, the sun shone down […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Sound on Sound Festival Day 2, a success for fans and musicians
The Sound on Sound Festival heard your concerns. Festival-goers experienced some serious problems on the first day of the weekend festival, from overcrowding to sound issues, all well documented on […]
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Concert Recap: Sound on Sound Festival, good music, poor fan experience
A promising new music festival in Bridgeport, CT was marred by issues Saturday, September 24 when the Sound on Sound Festival got off to a bumpy start. Festival organizers seemed […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: James Taylor christens new MGM Fenway
James Taylor and his All-Star Band opened up the brand new 5,000 seat MGM Fenway on Monday August 29. (Bearly Dead did a free soft opening of the venue and Godsmack […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: 2022 Rhode Island Folk Festival a big hit in Riverside
Over 2,000 fans attended the 8th annual Rhode Island Folk Festival at Rose Larisa Park in East Providence Sunday, August 28, enjoying over 40 musical acts on three stages. The […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: War and Treaty at the Narrows Center
The War and Treaty descended on the Narrows Center Thursday, August 25th for a nearly two-hour soul searing performance! The band, who debuted at Newport Folk in 2018, is composed of […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Weight Band carries the torch at Jane Pickens
Another in a series of great concerts rocked the Jane Pickens Theater and Events Center Thursday, August 25 when The Weight Band played before a packed house. Led by Jim […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Judy Collins enchanting at Jane Pickens Theater
Singer-Songwriter and American legend Judy Collins returned to Newport for two shows this weekend, thrilling her fans Friday, August 19 on her opening night at the Jane Pickens Film and […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening at Bold Point Park
It was a classic rock show for the ages Thursday. August 18 when Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening played Bold Point Park in East Providence. The band successfuly recreates the […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Backroads Blues Festival at Bold Point Park
A near-capacity crowd greeted three blues greats Saturday, August 13 at Bold Point Park in East Providence for the Backroads Blues Festival’s inaugural concert. Grammy-award-winning artists Buddy Guy, Christone “Kingfish” […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Lisa Morales brings warm vibes to the Norman Bird Sanctuary
A near sell-out crowd greeted Texas-based singer Lisa Morales at the Norman Bird Sanctuary Friday evening August 5 in a concert co-produced by Newport Live. Morales charmed those assembled with […]
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2022 Newport Jazz Festival: Shift in direction – Day 3 recap and photos
Sunday, July 31 concluded three days of fun in the sun at the historic Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI. Post pandemic, the full return […]
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2022 Newport Jazz Festival – Day 2 recap and photos
A sell-out crowd squeezed into Fort Adams State Park Saturday, July 30 for Day 2 of the 2022 Newport Jazz Festival. Once again it was a day for youth to […]
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2022 Newport Jazz Festival off to a great start – Day 1 recap and photos
Jazz is back at Fort Adams. The 2022 Newport Folk Festival kicked off on Friday, July 29 with a diverse lineup that included some new names along with some familiar […]
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2022 Newport Folk Festival: Surprise Appearance by Paul Simon – Day 2 Recap and Photos
Saturday, July 23 at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival was a day to be remembered. The festival was overdue for a big surprise performance, and Saturday’s appearance by Paul Simon […]
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2022 Newport Folk Festival: Day 1 Recap and Photos
If there was a theme to the first day of the 2022 Newport Folk Festival on Friday, July 22, it was variety and diversity. A wide range of sound was […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Psychedelic Furs turn up the heat at The Strand in Providence
A pair of bands who first rose to prominence in the 1980s brought a high-energy show to The Strand in Providence on July 13, 2022. Longtime fans remarked how strong […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Mark Erelli and Rachel Sumner at the Norman Bird Sanctuary
It was a perfect evening at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown Friday, July 8 when the “Summer Outdoor Concert Series” continued with singer-songwriters Mark Erelli and Rachel Sumner. The […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Dead & Company take the field at Gillette Stadium
The present incarnation of the legendary jam band The Grateful Dead came to town Saturday, July 2 for another in a series of great concerts. Dead & Company played a […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Doobie Brothers rock it down the highway at the Xfinity Center
One of classic rock’s most enduring bands, the Doobie Brothers finally got to play in front of an enthused crowd at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA Saturday, June 25. […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Kyshona opens the season at Norman Bird Sanctuary
Live music returned to the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown Friday evening June 10 when singer-songwriter Kyshona performed an inspiring show on the outdoor stage. The show was the first […]
